Weekly vegan news show, with headlines, commentary & discussion. Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. But there's one problem: We've had enough of all the "falafel" out there! Each week we release two different shows, hosted by a different combination of everyday vegans. No celebrities; no influencers; just normal vegan people from across the world! With the 'Vegan Week' podcast, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop. A few days later we release another weekly show: 'Vegan Talk' . Here we'll pick a topic affecting vegans, or the animal rights movement & go into a bit more detail, whether it be through philosophical musings, weighing up different viewpoints, or simply sharing our own experiences. If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com. Thanks everyone for listening; drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day! Much love, from Ant, Julie, Mark, Dominic, Kate, Paul, Carlos, Luke, Rich, Tom, Alex & everyone else at the Enough of the Falafel collective!
Sadly, this is almost exactly what a Mercy for Animals investigation has found was the rhetoric in one 'high-welfare' organic Costco-approved chicken farm. Break the rules, but pay them lip-service when the person who gives the high-welfare accreditation comes a-knocking. Shane & Anthony discuss this, as well as several other news stories in this week's round-up of animal rights & vegan headlines from around the world. Like what we do? Want to help it sound even better? Join our KoFi gang here: https://ko-fi.com/ENOUGHOFTHEFALAFEL Thanks to Neil, Shane & Alex for their continued Ko-Fi support! **************** Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Week podcast, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop. Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights. If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com. ****************** This week's stories: https://www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/hilton-food-group-sells-dutch-vegan-business/721942.article https://www.linkedin.com/posts/matthew-glover_people-have-been-asking-when-were-bringing-share-7484554803382149121-PTrY/?utm_source=social_share_send&utm_medium=ios_app&rcm=ACoAADQ10lsBHSMYQIMDem7Wt-QlmrxeoiL_jGM&utm_campaign=copy_link https://sustainabilitymag.com/news/lidl-gb-uk-overshoots-planetary-health-diet-targets https://www.idausa.org/campaign/farmed-animal/latest-news/watch-animal-liberation-message-reaches-thousands-at-marin-parade/ https://vegconomist.com/agriculture-agribusiness/iowa-hog-barn-becomes-mushroom-farm-transfarmation-opens-second-demonstration-hub/ https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/496846/costco-chicken-cruelty-investigation-pilgrims-pride?view_token=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJpZCI6ImxSak52T2IxSHciLCJwIjoiL2Z1dHVyZS1wZXJmZWN0LzQ5Njg0Ni9jb3N0Y28tY2hpY2tlbi1jcnVlbHR5LWludmVzdGlnYXRpb24tcGlsZ3JpbXMtcHJpZGUiLCJleHAiOjE3ODY1NTU0MjEsImlhdCI6MTc4NTM0NTgyMX0.IxbghIU8DcDkbCKfAlh0iqdNZRcLfrbYqmJAkTXTmRY&utm_medium=gift-link https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2026/07/29/scotland-poised-ban-guga-hunt-after-animal-rights/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5ywg3e479no https://capitalpress.com/2026/07/30/animal-rights-activists-take-aim-at-no-drone-zones-over-farms/ https://vegconomist.com/company-news/vegan-society-redesign-vegan-trademark-as-eu-green-claims-rules-take-effect/ https://www.vegansociety.com/trademark?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=14500666510&gbraid=0AAAAADkXsOGF4MSa4WUsI006tOr-2vVJ8&gclid=CjwKCAjw1bvTBhBbEiwAzbP8L6x9gzWjpBCUpx4RYNXfly4ps5qFuNJWvzNj4huVQs0gjxbj5RCJ0BoCc_UQAvD_BwE **************** Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day! Shane & Anthony
We might feel like we 'know what animals are like'...but where has our information come from? Are we generalising an animal's behaviour, based on how they present in industrialised animal agriculture? In this episode, we turn to Julie- and more specifically the four sheep in her life- to see just how much individuality there is in animals, as well as how different animals present in a non-exploitative setting. As ever, we love hearing your views on the topics under discussion (or anything else!) so do drop us your thoughts via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com ************* Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Talk podcast, we aim to develop listeners' (& our own) thoughts around key issues affecting veganism & the animal rights movement; giving our opinions, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop. Each week we home in on one topic in particular and pick it apart in more detail. If you have a suggestion for a future show, do get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com. ******************* Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day! Kate, Anthony & Julie
First it was steak...now bird shows...what will these insatiable pests target next in their bid to remove all fun from the world? William Sitwell has got very upset about Darlington animal rights folk getting a bird of prey show banned and has written about it in the Daily Telegraph, inadvertedly giving Paul, Kate & Shane a good chuckle. The trio also discuss several other news stories in this week's round-up of ten animal rights & vegan headlines from around the world. Like what we do? Want to help it sound even better? Join our KoFi gang here: https://ko-fi.com/ENOUGHOFTHEFALAFEL Thanks to Neil, Shane & Alex for their continued Ko-Fi support! **************** Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Week podcast, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop. Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights. If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com. ****************** This week's stories: https://herald.wales/national-news/top-academic-to-front-up-ambitious-new-animal-welfare-evidence-centre/ https://www.thegrocer.co.uk/news/cranswick-chair-tim-smith-receives-peerage/721420.article https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c992e8xpep4o https://nemoskva.net/en/2026/07/17/zoozashhitniki-spasli-bolee-15-lis-i-pesczov-so-zverofermy/ https://www.veganfoodandliving.com/news/green-party-equality-act-vegan-options-law/ https://plantbasednews.org/lifestyle/food/young-indians-are-meat-reducers-vegan/ https://www.donegaldaily.com/news/environmental-agency-reiterates-calls-to-ban-salmon-farms-641814 https://www.pressreader.com/uk/the-daily-telegraph-saturday/20260718/282175067884201?srsltid=AfmBOor1q3TlKKfp5j_z4XZZxztXGuyBchKIxJFbHS400ey1_1ayCIvC https://www.brusselstimes.com/2236530/animal-rights-activists-protest-for-more-pigeon-food-in-brussels **************** Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day! Kate, Shane & Paul
Well, we don't have the hugest sample size, but seeing as we have two autistic vegans on the pod, let's see what they think! Dominic & David might not have the platform that Chris Packham and Greta Thunberg have, but they certainly know a thing or two about their own autistic minds and whether that makes a vegan philosophy more- or less- likely to emerge. As ever, we love hearing your views on the topics under discussion (or anything else!) so do drop us your thoughts via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com ************* Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Talk podcast, we aim to develop listeners' (& our own) thoughts around key issues affecting veganism & the animal rights movement; giving our opinions, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop. Each week we home in on one topic in particular and pick it apart in more detail. If you have a suggestion for a future show, do get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com. ******************* Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day! Dominic & David
We would of course never be so inflammatory with our opinions. However, a new study, showcased by PCRM details a littany of problems facing meat-eaters who are hoping to be seen as attractive by folk. So, might we go plant-based...for love? Julie, Kate & Ant discuss this, as well as several others stories, in this week's round-up of ten animal rights & vegan headlines from around the world. Like what we do? Want to help it sound even better? Join our KoFi gang here: https://ko-fi.com/ENOUGHOFTHEFALAFEL Thanks to Neil, Shane & Alex for their continued Ko-Fi support! **************** Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Week podcast, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop. Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights. If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com. ****************** This week's stories: https://www.change.org/p/no-guinea-pig-meat-in-wales https://oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2026/07/17/controversial-oregon-animal-rights-petition-might-not-have-enough-valid-signatures-to-make-ballot/ https://www.timesofisrael.com/welfare-activists-petition-high-court-against-continuation-of-live-animal-shipments/ https://uk.news.yahoo.com/peta-urges-bbc-next-doctor-090000267.html https://plantbasednews.org/culture/sport/vegan-jiu-jitsu-black-belt-wins/ https://abc7ny.com/post/could-nyc-ban-horse-drawn-carriages-council-weighs-future-150-year-old-industry/19511790/ https://lenews.ch/2026/07/18/food-behind-bars-veganism-qualifies-as-a-protected-philosophical-belief/ https://www.scottishlegal.com/articles/argentina-court-rules-goldfish-are-sentient-beings https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8e2e76znzxo https://www.pcrm.org/news/health-nutrition/plant-based-diets-may-improve-physical-attractiveness **************** Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day! Kate, Julie & Anthony
And now vegans, imagine a company deeply invested in the exploitation of cows creating short films about that subject. Chances are, you've just imagined Alltech Inc's creation: The 'World Without Cows' series. Dear friends and regular contributors Shane, Kate & Mark subjected themselves to the Ireland and Brazil episodes of the series and share their thoughts in this episode. If you too would like to subject yourselves to these interesting interpretations of routine animal exploitation destroying the planet, visit: https://youtu.be/cRnLubzkppo?si=nSl9Ey9XqOzCY72p https://youtu.be/3dZP8_AhHQU?si=fSZsGVK-aE0TYJwO ...and don't forghet the website: https://worldwithoutcows.com/ As ever, we love hearing your views on the topics under discussion (or anything else!) so do drop us your thoughts via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com ************* Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Talk podcast, we aim to develop listeners' (& our own) thoughts around key issues affecting veganism & the animal rights movement; giving our opinions, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop. Each week we home in on one topic in particular and pick it apart in more detail. If you have a suggestion for a future show, do get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com. ******************* Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day! Shane, Mark & Kate
"I'm only interested in 100% lamb meat in my kebab". Has this phrase ever been uttered? Do people care if it's lamb meat, eyelid...or even goat? One story from the news this week has got David, Dominic & Mark discussing just this. But that's not all they cover, in this week's round-up of ten animal rights & vegan headlines from around the world. Like what we do? Want to help it sound even better? Join our KoFi gang here: https://ko-fi.com/ENOUGHOFTHEFALAFEL Thanks to Neil, Shane & Alex for their continued Ko-Fi support! Thanks Shane for today's admin ;) **************** Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Week podcast, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop. Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights. If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com. ****************** This week's stories: https://www.euroveg.eu/eu-protein-plan/ https://www.worldanimalprotection.org.uk/latest/news/uk-heatwave-broiler-chickens/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23695584451&gbraid=0AAAAAD7utSjecXlMakdA1T5LMya6S94WL&gclid=Cj0KCQjwjb3SBhDgARIsAMKiWzg1vgRslSkMt99C3eZBnjpqYLH_DpDrM2eVYx2sfzsaa8TiNDeakToaAi-AEALw_wcB https://www.wpr.org/news/ridglan-farms-animal-rights-activists-raid-dane-county-felony-charges https://www.c21media.net/news/off-the-fence-boards-animal-rights-feature-doc-crime-or-rescue/ https://www.theanimalreader.com/2026/07/01/turkish-singer-tan-tasci-shares-animal-rights-video-during-concert/ https://www.veganfoodandliving.com/news/peru-university-permanent-vegan-meals/ https://link.vox.com/view/68d5301ad130e1a79606e723ro9tj.1z26/366615f9 https://plantbasednews.org/animals/british-shoppers-chickens-no-longer-caged/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ce95y1zlzyxo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilqeDbu4E8Y **************** Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day! Dominic, Daivd, Mark
Faunalytics reckon that the rate of men joining the vegan and meat-free movements is slowing (compared to the takeup from women). Are men scared of being branded a soy-boy? Is our activism too skewed towards feminine-friendly arguments? Do we even need more men in the movement? Shane, Mark & Anthony are behind the microphone for this episode. As ever, we love hearing your views on the topics under discussion (or anything else!) so do drop us your thoughts via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com ************* Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Talk podcast, we aim to develop listeners' (& our own) thoughts around key issues affecting veganism & the animal rights movement; giving our opinions, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop. Each week we home in on one topic in particular and pick it apart in more detail. If you have a suggestion for a future show, do get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com. ******************* Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day! Shane, Mark & Anthony
Are off-gridders finding the epitome of sustainable living? Highlighting people's speciesism? Or just missing the point? In this week's show, Shane & Anthony are joined for the first time by the brilliant Svenne to discuss this story, along with several others from the last seven days of animal rights & vegan news. Like what we do? Want to help it sound even better? Join our KoFi gang here: https://ko-fi.com/ENOUGHOFTHEFALAFEL Thanks to Neil, Shane & Alex for their continued Ko-Fi support! **************** Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Week podcast, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop. Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights. If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com. ****************** This week's stories: https://www.delfi.lt/en/business/firm-behind-planned-eur-67mn-insect-protein-plant-declared-bankrupt-media-120268645 https://oceanographicmagazine.com/news/icelandic-whaling-vessel-violates-animal-welfare-laws-in-renewed-hunt/ https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/29/china-understands-food-security-the-eu-does-not https://cen.acs.org/business/consumer-products/vegan-cosmetics-vogue-reasons-think/104/web/2026/06 https://plantbasednews.org/lifestyle/food/legoland-ice-cream-vegan-by-default/ https://news.sky.com/story/glue-trap-ban-comes-into-full-force-in-scotland-13559441 https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jul/02/huge-rise-mammals-poultry-livestock-farming-worldwide-nature-report https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8r218rxjgpo https://www.pressreader.com/uk/the-herald-1130/20260630/281719801312386 https://www.irishtimes.com/politics/oireachtas/2026/07/02/free-vote-urged-on-bill-seeking-to-ban-hare-coursing/ **************** Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day! Shane, Svenne & Anthony
Is this an animal rights grey area, or do the principles of veganism explain exactly how to treat the tiniest of insects and critters? David, Dominic & Kate are behind the microphone for this episode. As ever, we love hearing your views on the topics under discussion (or anything else!) so do drop us your thoughts via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com ************* Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Talk podcast, we aim to develop listeners' (& our own) thoughts around key issues affecting veganism & the animal rights movement; giving our opinions, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop. Each week we home in on one topic in particular and pick it apart in more detail. If you have a suggestion for a future show, do get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com. ******************* Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day! David, Dominic & Kate
Who knew Anthony would get so angry about youtube?! Last week marked the first ever international summit to discuss ways to combat the online abuse of animals. Really important stuff was discussed, all to help improve outcomes for animals...but apparently Anthony isn't satisfied. Hear him rant here! In addition, Shane & Mark discuss several other news stories amongst the animal rights & vegan headlines from the last seven days. Thanks Kate for compiling this week's show content. Like what we do? Want to help it sound even better? Join our KoFi gang here: https://ko-fi.com/ENOUGHOFTHEFALAFEL Thanks to Neil, Shane & Alex for their continued Ko-Fi support! **************** Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Week podcast, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop. Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights. If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com. ****************** This week's stories: https://plantbasednews.org/news/celebrities/kevin-bacon-swap-meat-for-beans/ https://vegconomist.com/fairs-events/happyvore-targets-guinness-world-record-paris-plant-based-barbecue/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwylx1vq18zo https://www.humaneworld.org/en/blog/win-save-our-bacon-act-excluded-from-US-senate-farm-bill-draft https://veganfta.com/articles/2026/06/23/south-african-veterinarians-back-growing-demand-to-end-live-animal-sea-exports/ https://vegconomist.com/rd/finally-foods-completes-final-field-trial-confirms-full-casein-expression-potatoes/ https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/21/us/politics/animal-rights-cruelty-oregon.html https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-15907689/Farm-worker-repeatedly-kicking-pigs-faces-jail.html https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZ7u_ZPDXqW/ https://www.asiaforanimals.com/post/smacc-global-summit-2026 https://www.huntsabs.org.uk/guilty-hunt-sabs-secure-first-ever-conviction-against-a-basset-pack/ **************** Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day! Shane, Mark & Anthony
Ahimsa milk is a type of "slaughter-free" dairy produced using the ancient principle of Ahimsa (meaning "non-violence"). The Ahimsa Dairy Foundation in the UK guarantee that no cows, calves, or bulls are ever killed for meat, sold into the conventional beef industry, or slaughtered when they stop producing milk, when these principles are followed...but what do two vegans think about 'ahimsa milk'? Carlos & Ant examine the practice from a variety of angles. Mentioned in the discussion are: https://viva.org.uk/blog/ahimsa-milk/ https://www.ahimsamilk.org/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EB946c2Z4BI As ever, we love hearing your views on the topics under discussion (or anything else!) so do drop us your thoughts via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com ************* Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Talk podcast, we aim to develop listeners' (& our own) thoughts around key issues affecting veganism & the animal rights movement; giving our opinions, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop. Each week we home in on one topic in particular and pick it apart in more detail. If you have a suggestion for a future show, do get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com. ******************* Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day! Carlos & Anthony
The University of Exeter has found that around half of 18-26 year olds considered ditching meat during their childhood, with the main reason being their disgust at learning about where it comes from. So is the future vegan? Or is it all just talk? This week David, Kate & Dominic discuss this news story as well as several others amongs the animal rights & vegan headlines from the last seven days. Thanks Shane for compiling this week's show content; thanks to Anthony for editing. Like what we do? Want to help it sound even better? Join our KoFi gang here: https://ko-fi.com/ENOUGHOFTHEFALAFEL Thanks to Neil, Shane & Alex for their continued Ko-Fi support! **************** Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Week podcast, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop. Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights. If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com. ****************** This week's stories: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/16/wisconsin-beagle-research-facility-shut-down https://www.texasobserver.org/texas-fight-screwworm-cattle-agriculture/ https://unchainedtv.com/2026/06/17/carriage-horse-central-park-teen-killed/ https://vegconomist.com/gastronomy-food-service/meatless-farm-enters-wider-bidfood-network-school-sausage-launch-at-core/ https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm2djv2dyp0o?fbclid=IwY2xjawSePYBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeOMjh_N5EngDAYxzEAYQACrRven5XmPDPKv71p4nhzD3NWxVMqPmsA52hYGI_aem_XNcWNrblozprYsOsLHHbOg https://www.theanimalreader.com/2026/06/08/denmarks-pig-election-leads-to-major-reforms-for-farm-animals/ https://www.brusselstimes.com/2182753/while-europe-debates-ultra-processed-food-the-meat-industry-hides-in-plain-sight https://plantbasednews.org/lifestyle/health/children-and-teenagers-meat-free-diets/ **************** Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day! Dominic, David & Kate
A film released in 2017 that predicts the future passage of the vegan movement...but how much of it has come true already? In this episode Ant & Shane review the UK hour-long film, Carnage, written & directed by Simon Amstell. One of us loves it...! For more about the movie visit https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnage_(2017_film) To watch, visit https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x5txizo As ever, we love hearing your views on the topics under discussion (or anything else!) so do drop us your thoughts via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com ************* Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Talk podcast, we aim to develop listeners' (& our own) thoughts around key issues affecting veganism & the animal rights movement; giving our opinions, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop. Each week we home in on one topic in particular and pick it apart in more detail. If you have a suggestion for a future show, do get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com. ******************* Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day! Shane & Anthony
Well...sort of. The fact is that many of the headlines surrounding Georgina Owen's untimely death are focussing on her veganism...closely linked to her B12 deficiency. But what should we make of this? Is this a necessary health warning? Stigmatisation? Or something else. This week Shane & Anthony discuss this news story as well as several others amongs the animal rights & vegan headlines from the last seven days. Like what we do? Want to help it sound even better? Join our KoFi gang here: https://ko-fi.com/ENOUGHOFTHEFALAFEL Thanks to Neil, Shane & Alex for their continued Ko-Fi support! **************** Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Week podcast, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop. Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights. If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com. ****************** This week's stories: https://www.cambsnews.co.uk/cambridge-national-animal-rights-day-2026-animal-advocates-gather/ https://www.thetablet.co.uk/news/animal-rights-campaigners-urge-pope-to-condemn-bullfighting-during-spain-visit/ https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/vegan-foods-to-get-official-fssai-logo-from-july-2027/articleshow/131499808.cms https://nation.cymru/news/animal-rights-protesters-storm-cardiff-tui-store-over-support-for-orca-prisons/ https://www.greenpeace.org/international/story/82929/the-2-5-billion-secret-what-the-worlds-largest-meat-company-is-hiding-in-nigeria/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c62rpn2377po https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jun/05/global-meat-supply-chicken-pork-fao-report https://www.itv.com/news/anglia/2026-06-04/father-of-woman-whose-vegan-diet-made-her-delusional-wants-meaningful-change https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/various/migros-advertising-animal-rights-activists-lodge-a-complaint/91545603 **************** Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day! Ant & Shane
Oh yeah, we went there! Following PETA's latest "plant-based diets give you more enduring erections" advert, we thought we'd ask David, Dominic & Paul to talk aubergines...and vegan diets, as well as themes around masculinity and what positive messages could be adopted by the vegan movement in this way. In this discussion we reference: *PETA's latest ad https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtvaXVyGp1Q *Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19CUzfCOvPc *The Game Changers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYsxJ4fgUGU As ever, we love hearing your views on the topics under discussion (or anything else!) so do drop us your thoughts via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com Like what we do? Want to help it sound even better? Join our KoFi gang here: https://ko-fi.com/ENOUGHOFTHEFALAFEL ************* Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Talk podcast, we aim to develop listeners' (& our own) thoughts around key issues affecting veganism & the animal rights movement; giving our opinions, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop. Each week we home in on one topic in particular and pick it apart in more detail. If you have a suggestion for a future show, do get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com. ******************* Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day! Paul, Dominic & David
According to the Guardian this week, Lord Howe Island in the Pacific Ocean is now a biodiverse paradise for insects & other creepy crawlies. Hooray! And all it took was a 2019 programme mandating the killing of nearly a third of a million mice & rats. Sigh. Of course. This week Carlos is back on the pod, discussing this news story as well as several others amongs the animal rights & vegan headlines from the last seven days. Like what we do? Want to help it sound even better? Join our KoFi gang here: https://ko-fi.com/ENOUGHOFTHEFALAFEL Thanks to Neil, Shane & Alex for their continued Ko-Fi support! **************** Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Week podcast, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop. Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights. If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com. ****************** This week's stories: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/may/27/lord-howe-island-got-rid-of-its-rats-and-mice-now-cockroaches-and-bugs-are-bouncing-back https://worldanimalnews.com/2026/06/02/alaska-court-allows-killing-of-black-brown-bears-despite-ongoing-lawsuit/?shem=rimspwouoe https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jun/03/antibiotics-use-in-livestock-rise-un-fao?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other https://www.lincsonline.co.uk/spalding/news/holly-is-one-of-those-statistics-new-figures-show-3-000-an-9468199/?shem=rimspwouoe https://www.theanimalreader.com/2026/05/28/elephant-happy-dies-at-55-after-being-euthanized-at-bronx-zoo/?shem=rimspwouoe **************** Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day! Ant & Carlos
Wow! Did you see all the fuss following Billy Eilish's comments (saying that eating meat is inherently wrong)? But wait! It turns out she's wrong. Because inuits. And because privilige. Sigh. Luckily, as well as Kenny Torrella's corking article in response, Shane, Mark & Anthony wade into the furore too! In this discussion we reference Billy's original 21 second interview! https://www.youtube.com/shorts/D61i6t3PCsM ...and Kenny Torrella's response piece here: https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/487818/billie-eilish-animal-rights-vegan-political-leftists As ever, we love hearing your views on the topics under discussion (or anything else!) so do drop us your thoughts via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com Like what we do? Want to help it sound even better? Join our KoFi gang here: https://ko-fi.com/ENOUGHOFTHEFALAFEL ************* Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Talk podcast, we aim to develop listeners' (& our own) thoughts around key issues affecting veganism & the animal rights movement; giving our opinions, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop. Each week we home in on one topic in particular and pick it apart in more detail. If you have a suggestion for a future show, do get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com. ******************* Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day! Mark, Shane & Anthony
Like gold prospectors keeping their ear to the ground, so many of us are desperate to find the optimal source of folk who are just waiting to become vegan & improve outcomes for animals...and it turns out they're all hanging around the cruelty-free lipstick aisle! This week, Shane, Kate & Mark read behind the headlines & give their commentary on the week's animal rights & vegan news from across the globe. Like what we do? Want to help it sound even better? Join our KoFi gang here: https://ko-fi.com/ENOUGHOFTHEFALAFEL Thanks to Neil, Shane & Alex for their continued Ko-Fi support! **************** Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Week podcast, we aim to keep listeners (& ourselves) informed & up-to-date with the latest developments that affect vegans & non-human animals; giving insight, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop. Each week we look through news stories from the past 7 days in the world of veganism & animal rights. If you spot any news stories that might catch our fancy, or have an idea for a discussion topic, get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com. ****************** This week's stories: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/may/21/hen-review-plucky-chicken-beats-the-odds-in-weirdly-uplifting-survival-story?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other https://www.theanimalreader.com/2026/05/15/france-to-move-marineland-orcas-to-spain-before-summer/ https://www.theanimalreader.com/2026/05/22/former-pakistani-official-calls-for-stronger-animal-welfare-protections-ahead-of-eid/ https://www.theanimalreader.com/2026/05/25/more-than-1600-monkeys-found-for-sale-on-social-media-in-the-us/ https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjep159x1njo https://bbc.com/news/articles/c172zyqwrzdo?shem=rimspwouoe https://plantbasednews.org/lifestyle/health/uk-ammonia-pollution-hotspots-factory-farms/ https://www.theanimalreader.com/2026/05/20/around-4000-sheep-and-goats-die-after-ship-sinks-near-oman/ https://www.euractiv.com/news/ireland-under-fire-for-downplaying-climate-impact-of-cattle/?shem=rimspwouoe https://morethanmeatstheeye.substack.com/p/cruelty-free-consumers-vegan-advocacy https://vegconomist.com/studies-numbers/plant-proteins-now-cheaper-processed-meat-germany-uk/ **************** Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day! Shane, Mark & Kate
Animals represented by inflatables, onesies & other costumed representation are increasingly becoming part of vegan campaigns. How effective are they? And is it ever better to deflate for the animals?! Shane, Paul & Anthony ponder this niche corner of the animal rights movement. In this discussion we referance: https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=122110405868810439&id=61574313177848&mibextid=wwXIfr&rdid=C244KMACOiRNLUX9# https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYbzXKXsGC6/?igsh=MTJuNHp2eHF6dzNvdw%3D%3D https://www.livekindly.com/vegan-marathon-runner-fiona-oakes-wins-guinness-world-record-in-a-cow-costume/ https://yaledailynews.com/articles/animal-rights-activists-protest-use-of-animals-in-yale-labs https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYZtPqEKjx4/?igsh=MXMyMTdheTZsbzU4NA%3D%3D As ever, we love hearing your views on the topics under discussion (or anything else!) so do drop us your thoughts via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com Like what we do? Want to help it sound even better? Join our KoFi gang here: https://ko-fi.com/ENOUGHOFTHEFALAFEL ************* Enough of the Falafel is a community of people who love keeping on top of the latest news in the world of veganism & animal rights. With the Vegan Talk podcast, we aim to develop listeners' (& our own) thoughts around key issues affecting veganism & the animal rights movement; giving our opinions, whilst staying balanced; remaining true to our vegan ethics, whilst constantly seeking to grow & develop. Each week we home in on one topic in particular and pick it apart in more detail. If you have a suggestion for a future show, do get in touch via enoughofthefalafel@gmail.com. ******************* Thanks everyone for listening; give us a rating and drop us a message to say "hi"; it'll make our day! Paul, Shane & Anthony
